Overview
- Severe backups at Ukraine crossings and regional airports left thousands stuck across Romania, Moldova, Poland and Hungary while trying to return from Uman.
- At least four departures from Tulcea and Iasi were canceled when airline crews reached legal duty-time limits.
- Major agencies Netivim Tours and Derech Tzaddikim shifted to crisis support, busing travelers to temporary lodging and providing Shabbos meals, including tent sites in Romania.
- EL AL announced a Motzaei Shabbos rescue flight from Bucharest on a widebody with over 300 seats after consultations with MK Aryeh Deri.
- Organizers report additional return flights slated for Motzaei Shabbos and Sunday from several airports, with some stranded pilgrims voicing anger at chareidi lawmakers.